Freedom of the Press

The First Amendment gives what right?

• People the freedom of Speech

• People the right to bear arms.

• Newspapers, magazines and other publications the right to print whatever they see fit.

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Which school started the "Freedom of Press" controversy?

• Wilkinson Middle School

• St. Louis High School

• Supreme Court High School

• Hazelwood High SChool

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What is the author's claim on the topic? (Use your notes for the definition of claim)

• He believes that schools should not censor their newspapers.

• He believes that schools should censor their newspapers.

Which line from the text proves the author's opinion?

• "One case even made it to the Supreme Court , in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier."

• "In my view it is not right that adults enjoy greater freedom of speech in their newspapers than students."

• "This will make them better citizens and our entire democracy stronger."

• "In 1988, the Supreme Court ruled 5-3 in favor of the school."

What does "Freedom of the Press" mean?

• The newspaper office can be open anytime

• The government can't tell the person reporting the news what to write.

• The newspaper can write whatever they want, even if it's not true.

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News agencies, including newspapers, television, etc.

• Rhetorical Question

• Target Audience 

• Concessio

• The Press

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Based on the context of the text, which option best defines Free Press?

• the right to sell newspapers, magazines, etc. to anyone no matter age, gender, or race

• the right to print high school newspapers

• the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government

• the right to become a journalist without being discriminated against because of race, gender, ability, or age

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Which statement best identifies the argument's central claim?

• High school students can be successful activists

• If governments continue to censor opinions, the public will become less educated

• Whatever is published through private publication should be "fair and balanced"

• Freedom of speech does not apply to high school newspapers

What is the primary purpose of 'Freedom of the Press'?

• To allow the government to control media content

• To enable journalists to report news without censorship

• To ensure all newspapers are state-owned

• To restrict the publication of controversial topics

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Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution protects the Freedom of the Press?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

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